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Michael Douglas gives update on 'disappeared' friend Jack Nicholson

Page Six • November 1, 2026 • general

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Michael Douglas provided an update on his friend Jack Nicholson, revealing that the 89-year-old actor has mostly disappeared from public life but is doing well and living quietly near his home.
Douglas expressed a desire to have acted alongside Nicholson, noting that although they never worked together as actors, Douglas produced the 1975 film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest," which starred Nicholson.
Jack Nicholson has not acted since 2010 and has never officially announced his retirement, with rare public appearances including the 50th anniversary of "SNL" in 2025 and an NBA playoff game in 2023.
Nicholson’s daughter recently shared a rare photo of him with singer Joni Mitchell, highlighting the actor's continued low-profile lifestyle and enduring legacy in Hollywood.